Pittsburgh, PA - Four Hospitalized in Head-on Collision on Carson St

Pittsburgh, PA (March 18, 2024) – On Monday, a head-on collision in Pittsburgh resulted in the injuries of six individuals, four of whom were minors.

The collision occurred in the 1400 block of West Carson Street in South Shore just before 3:30 p.m. on Monday, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The driver of a pickup truck apparently collided head-on with the driver of a sedan traveling eastbound on West Carson Street as the truck was attempting to make a left-handed turn from a driveway onto the street, per public safety. All four victims in the sedan were transported to nearby hospitals in stable condition. The truck driver was also taken to a local hospital. No further details were released, however, and an investigation is still ongoing.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to thousands of vehicle accidents annually, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for many drivers. Like residents of many other states, Pennsylvanians may be particularly concerned about the dangers and risks of truck accidents occurring, especially when it comes to traversing the multi-lane roadways and heavily trafficked interstates that span our state. Of course, Pennsylvania sees a lot of truck traffic because of the state's vast system of roads and interstates.

Moreover, accidents involving multiple drivers or large vehicles, such as trucks, are very likely to be catastrophic and even deadly. For example, in one recent year alone, 166,833 truck accidents took place throughout the United States. Around 4,678 of them resulted in deaths. Though Florida, Texas, and California were the top states for these accidents, Pennsylvania wasn't far behind.

In fact, there were around 10,000 to 12,000 truck accidents in Pennsylvania in 2022, meaning that our state ranked fourth for the occurrence of these serious semi-truck collisions. Approximately 250 to 300 people lost their lives in these incidents, and more than 4,000 to 5,000 were injured. That said, those interested in filing claims against the insurance company of an at-fault truck driver in a Pennsylvania truck accident may face an uphill battle. In other words, victims do not deal with the average motorist in these claims. Unfortunately, all too many insurance firms are solely interested in limiting their financial exposure and maximizing their earnings. Additionally, the trucking corporations victims are typically up against are usually well-funded, with an army of lawyers fighting for their interests.

For these reasons and more, following a vehicle accident caused by another party's negligence, victims can and should take legal action with the help of a skilled attorney. It is crucial for accident victims to reach out to a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and strive to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. We have helped numerous individuals obtain justice and compensation for their injuries and damages caused by car accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm by calling (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation. Let us help you take back control of your life today.